Celebrate 150 years of Washburn

Invite Ichabod to your event

Whether it's a retirement party, birthday gathering or non-profit event, Ichabod loves to be a part of everyone's extra special occasion. There's no better way to show your Washburn pride than to have the big guy at your big event.

Please fill out the entire form below and one of our staff members will be back in touch with you to coordinate the details and confirm if Ichabod is available for the performance. Please send questions to wurelations@washburn.edu.

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What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."